KZ305 Head Gasket issue.Welp...she might be done

I have not done that, I only checked to make sure it wasn't obviously loose. Its free so its worth a try.

Patton wrote: If not already done, won't hurt to torque the head when stone cold, run again to normal operating temp, allow to cool overnight, and torque the head again when stone cold.

Good Fortune!

82KZ305Belt wrote: I've always wanted a Honda. A bit easier to find parts on some of them, though I dont know if the 550 is one of those. Don't really need anything that large though. I kinda like light bikes and thats about 80 pounds heaver

I liked all of the Honda's I've ever had, including the Honda CT-70 when I was a kid. i Recently rescued this 1986 CMX450C Honda Rebel.
They still make the 125 and 250cc versions, I think..

I probably put 50 miles on my Rebel after I got it running and back on the road. It had no problem keeping up with traffic, but wayyyy too small for my tastes. My 551 lb Kz1000 is more suited to today's modern interstate highways.

The CB 550 is a great handling dependable bike but they need gaskets too and they have 4 carbs

yea, I dont even like cleaning 2 carbs. I think I'm just going to be bikeless for a while until another steal comes along. Fall/ Winter is a good time for steals. I'll fix this one up somehow eventually, I'm not ging to dump it.